Looking Ahead on Colorado River Water Fight
A letter from Joe Vargason of the National City News warns Southern California faces a critical water shortage if California loses its Colorado River water dispute with Arizona. The San Diego area, recently sampled near reservoirs and aqueducts, remains short despite rain and growth. residents urge Supreme Court review and national effort to secure water rights.
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Joe Vargason
National City News
California
Arizona
Colorado
National City
San Diego
Shafter High School Honors 69 Students for Second Term
Shafter High School announced 69 students earned honor roll status for the first six weeks of the second semester by accumulating twelve points from grades A and B grades. A list of names includes Felipa Alcols, Darlene Amos, John Ariaza, Barbara Becker, Loretta Becker, Lowell Bergman, and many others led by Principal Jack Hill.
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Shafter High School
Jack Hill
Felipa Alcols
Darlene Amos
John Ariaza
Barbara Becker
Loretta Becker
Lowell Bergman
Betty Boyd
Wayne Braisher
Wesley Brown
Eugene Coodey
James Crabb
Ed Crane
Jesse Crane
Phyllis Crawford
Anna Faye Duggan
Harold Dunham
Olene Ellis
Leola Engel
Erma Flippin
Imo Jean Flippin
Norman
Jesse Mouser
Joyce Morris
Barbara Neeley
Esther Neufeld
Norma Neuman
June Nikkel
Carmen Paloma
Katherine Roberts
Larry Royal
Irene Sade
J. W. Simonson
Betty Stringer
Mary Stephens
Dixie Sturges
Vida Aselton
Ernestine Veach
J. C. Warneke
Leroy Weidenbach
Alvin White
Betty Wilcoxon
Bonnie Williams
Jim
City Council Buys Street Sweeper and Boosts Recreation Funds
Shafter city council approved buying a Wayne Street Sweeper for 8,548 dollars on credit with an 18 month plan and a 3,548 dollar down payment. The recreation group seeks 1,250 dollars and argues for 750 extra from the city to fund 1947 activities, citing past costs of about 4,500 to 5,000.
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City Council
Recreation Group
F.O.B. Ee Er Ae
Mti Feo
Luoenen
Kirsehensaann
Denis Cipenmt
Compan
Los Angeles
Wayne
Hanson
Shafter
Richland
Kern County Union High School
County of
F.C. Raney
Rolf Jacobsen
William Dalke
Jack Battarla
Jack Hill
Joe Frizzell
Lawrence Kattenhorn
Hanley Witcher
Fred Hasty
Jack Menweiler
Roy Farrell
Farrell
McClure
Shafter High Talent Show Set With Local Leaders
The Shafter High School gym hosts a big talent show next Friday evening March 25 led by junior class sponsors. Bill Ellstt of KERO will be master of ceremonies as students Irene Sade Jean Smith Betty Turney Ruth i Lott Jerry Songer Katherine Roberts and Jim Wre are named as winners. Judges Mrs Arthur Hemingson Phil Horwith and Herbert Schirmer selected the finalists.
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Shafter High School
Musium
Tto
Bill Ellstt
KERO
Irene Sade
Jean Smith
Betty Turney
Ruth i Lott
Jerry Songer
Katherine Roberts
Jim Wre
Spring Serenade Style Show by Kern County Potato Growers
The Kern County Potato Growers association held a luncheon and style show at the Bakersfield Inn Palm Room with the Spring Serenade theme. Miss Florence Bayless and Max Bayless provided music while Judd's displayed costumes. Prizes went to Mrs. Louise Malory Mrs. Harold Greene and Mrs. Henry Guidera of Shafter and Mrs. John Moore of Arvin.
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Bakersfield Inn
Kern County Potato Growers Association
Florence Bayless
Max Bayless
Judd
Tod Mosier
Los Fiojos
Bates Dewey
John Altman
Harold Greene
Calvin Conron
Coney Island
Arthur Murray Dance Studio
Louise Malory
Henry Guidera
Shafter
John Moore
Arvin
H. E. Adams
John Bidart
Bernard Sasia
Rolf Jacobsen
Ane
Patsy Kelly Earns Second in DAR District Contest
Miss Patsy Kelly daughter of Mr and Mrs H W Kelly of Shafter placed second in a district Good citizenship project contest staged by Bakersfield Chapter Daughters of the American Revolution. She was a Shafter High representative to Girls State in Sacramento last summer and has served in the California Scholarship Society and Girls Athletic Association.
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Patsy Kelly
H. W
Pat) Kelly
Spend Sunday Here With Porterville Delano and Shafter Guests
Mr. and Mrs. George Trout of Porterville Mrs. W J Lynch of Delano and Mrs. Martha Casey of Shafter spent Sunday with Mr. and Mrs. Clarence Tackett.
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George Trout
Porterville
W. J. Lynch
Delano
Martha Casey
Shafter
Clarence Tackett
Mrs. Guenther III Confined by Illness Then Receives Visitors
Mrs. George Guenther remains ill at home with visitors restricted earlier in the week. She is now able to see friends as she recovers.
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Guenther III
George Guenther
Local visitor to Long Beach departs after Shafter stay
Mrs. John F. Enns, of Minnesota, plans to leave tomorrow morning for Long Beach after visiting this week with her sister-in-law, Mrs. Anna Enns, in Shafter. She is spending vacation time with a daughter in Long Beach.
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John F. Enns
Long Beach
Anna Enns
Shafter
Minnesota
Fike Receives Southwest's First Chrysler Medal of Merit
Irvin E. Fike, local Chrysler Plymouth dealer, was awarded Chrysler Corporation Medal of Merit the first in the southwest. The ceremony occurred Tuesday night at a banquet where Carl Huml Jr. and Tuttle spoke of advertising themes and wartime contrasts.
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Fike
Chrysler
United States
Irvin E. Fike
Chrysler - Plymouth
Chrysler Corporation
Tuttle
Carl Huml, Jr
L. M. Tuttle
Shafter
Arrests for Intoxication Dominate Week in City and County Courts
Seven defendants were charged in city and county courts for drunkenness and related offenses during the week. Ruben Dodd and Albert Smith received partial jail terms, while Jack Wilson and Charles Logan faced pending sentencing. In county court, Willie Weathers faced disturbing the peace and indecent exposure, Manuel Salvadore was jailed for disturbing the peace and battery, and Joe Romez, a Mexican national, was arrested for drunkenness with sentencing pending.
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County Justice Court
Frank G. Shaw
Ruben J. Dodd
Shafter
Albert T. Smith
Jack Wilson
Texas
Charles Logan
Georgia
E. K. Grant
Willie Weathers
Manuel Salvadore
Joe L. Romez
Mexico
Shafter Potato Festival Expands to Two Days
The Shafter Potato Festival will extend to a two day event with Saturday activities including races a dance and barbecue. Sunday features the finals of the National Soaring Society glider meet and the second half of the RCA sanctioned rodeo at Shafter Airport formerly Minter Field.
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Shafter
National Soaring Society
R.C.A
Shafter Airport
Minter Field
Million Dollar Army Air Base
Bids Awarded for New School Cafeteria Equipment
Kern County Union High School District trustees approved contracts for cafeteria equipment at East Bakersfield and Shafter High Schools and refrigeration gear for East High. Guy E. Hall won the Arvin High School second unit construction bid. Attendance for January 24 to February 18 rose to 8471.51, up from 7980.62 a year earlier.
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Kern County Union High School
Board of Trustees
Bakersfield
Shafter High School
Guy E. Hall
Arvin High School
Love Sheet Metal Service
East Bakersfield High School
C. B. Alford
W. J. Thomas
Lamb’s Equipment Company
East High
Bakersfield Evening School
Burroughs Evening High School
Sunset School
Bakersfield Evening High School
Vic Meyer
Bill Kellett
H. E. Woodworth
C. W. O'Neill
William T. Baldwin
A. H. Warner
Fashion Show Proves Success by Wednesday Afternoon Club
The spring fashion show at the Woman's Club House sponsored by the Wednesday Afternoon Club drew strong support. Mrs Mills and Suzanne's Shop presented fashions from Bakersfield and Shafter models. Vocals by Miss Virginia Cato and piano by Mrs Joe Frizzell complemented the event with narration by the senior member.
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Woman's Club
Mills
Suzanne
Bakersfield
Mesdames
P. C. Clarkin
C.J. Vignolo
Clarence Neuman
Harvey Neuman
Harry Thompson
Ben Peters
Donna Dalke
Shafter
J. H. Revell
E. C. Eckman
Ed Brown
Ed Warren
Orvin Mettler
William Lachenmaier
Legion Post 213 Meeting Set for March 21
Leslie L. Robinson Post 213 American Legion invites members to a regular meeting Monday evening March 21 at 8 oclock. Commander Lee Thomas urges full turnout with several business matters on the agenda. Reports on plans for a teen age dance and participation in the potato festival are due.
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Leslie L. Robinson
American Legion
Lee Thomas
Thomas
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Pomona
The
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Wuld
Namue
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Bill Earley
Bill Elliott
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the Shafter Press
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